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This is getting a bit scary now:
"Swine flu 'not stoppable,' World Health Organization says"
Phase 6, that sounds bad to me, it's spreading so quickly. Here in Germany, they just closed the Japanese International School in Duesseldorf after 46 children have been tested positive for swine flu. Scary stuff, but luckily, the mortality rate doesn't seem to be very high.
Kirsten
Yeah. Now its as bad as the normal flu. We are all going to die. OMG
:( How sad of all those children with it.. Yes I would say it is getting scary.. Yes Taz Zoee's friend's husband just died from it last week.. Everyone was like in shock..
OMG!!! :eek: I had no idea!! :( I'm so sorry!Quote:
Yes Taz Zoee's friend's husband just died from it last week.. Everyone was like in shock..
Kirsten
:( Yes it was all so sad.. Go to General & find Thread "I could use some good thoughts" by Taz Zoee && you can read all about it.. Then in Post #25 she states he died..Quote:
Originally Posted by Kirsten
Was that meant to humorous? If so, you missed the boat. It's really not a joking matter. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie
:( Yes this stuff is very serious.. You know it seems to Hit All of the Younger People & Cause Other Health Problems as well..Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
Yes - it does appear to be affecting younger people. I heard on the news today, that they surmise that people over 50 probably have an immunity built up from previous older flu strains, and that's why they don't seem to be getting sick. Finally - a good reason for me to be old! :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by lvpets2002
:) Ok I turned 50 this year = so do I count?? I sure hope so.. Oh when this virus started & some poeple was just sick here at work = it made me so scared.. I was like dont even look or take a breath near me..Quote:
Originally Posted by pomtzu
Guess you're safe then! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by lvpets2002
I'm very safe. :eek:
Going to look for the thread now. :( That is so very sad!Quote:
Originally Posted by lvpets2002
Kirsten
I was not joking. The media enjoys blowing things like this out of proportion. Statistically, normal flu has killed many, many more people than swine flu. IMO, its way too blown out of proportion. Think what you wish.
Also, taz, I am still sorry for your friend's husband dying.
Just read that Novartis in Swizerland has developed a vaccine now. Will be tested in July.
Kirsten
Phase 6 means that the virus is highly contagious. It does not necessarily speak to the severity of the flu. Phase 6 triggers global action like mobilizing medicines, expedited development and approval of drugs/vaccines, etc. It does not mean that people will be forbidden from traveling, widespread quarantines (which don't work!) etc.
Your previous post sounded pretty darn flippant to me! Perhaps you feel that the media has blown it out of proportion, but I'm sure you would be hollering and screaming if a friend or loved one of yours was unfortunate enough to fall victim to this Swine Flu. You would probably be demanding to know why the media/government wasn't more informative to the general public.Quote:
Originally Posted by Reggie
You may be computer savvy, but you really need to brush up on communication skills. "We are all going to die. OMG" I find that to be nothing more than extremely :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:. You'd be better off sticking to tech issues when posting until you learn more about the world around you.
BTW - perhaps you can define "normal flu" for me while you're at it.